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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.02, 358.45 and 102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.02, 358.45 and 102.05 is: 153.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.02 : 358.45 = 102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.02/358.45 = 102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.02x = 358.45 × 102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.02x = 36,579.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,579.82/239.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.04

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